Hungerford Bridge, 2003
Project
Bridge assessed at only 3 tonnes taking heavy traffic through a busy market town
Traffic flow to be maintained at all times
The appearance of the listed bridge to remain unchanged
Solution
Engineers prepare design to install Bersche-Rolt reinforcement below the surface to increase the load capacity to 40 tonnes.
Repair and replace spalled bricks
Remove vegetation and repoint
Install vertical reinforcement in adjacent retaining walls
Repair brickwork